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NUE
$228.58-11.20 (-4.67%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Nucor Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $228.58 with a market capitalization of $59.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $260.76 (16 analysts), implying a +14.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 16% below its 52-week high of $270.90, remaining 27.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +14.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 34) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $9.50B↑ | $7.69B↓ | $8.52B↑ | $8.46B↑ | $7.83B |
| Gross Profit | $1.50B↑ | $862.00M↓ | $1.19B↓ | $1.22B↑ | $605.00M |
| Operating Income | $1.12B↑ | $528.00M↓ | $888.00M↓ | $919.00M↑ | $324.00M |
| Net Income | $743.00M↑ | $378.00M↓ | $607.00M↑ | $603.00M↑ | $156.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The company operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$59.59B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.97%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.87%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.34M
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